Certification DetailsCertifications : BLS required, ACLS preferred Job DetailsFacility in Eastern Nebraska is looking for several traveling Med-Surg nurses.
The hospital is looking for both day and night shift coverage.The shift will be twelve hours, 13-26 Week Contacts, 36-48 hour guarantee's.
Job RequirementsDepartment : Med Tele / Ortho RN - 4th Floor North & SouthNurse : Patient Ratios : 1 : 5-6Common diagnosis / Types of patients : MedSurg / Tele- joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thriveAre RN's required to titrate drips?
Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamineCommon titratable & / or set rate drips : PCA pumpsIs there a Charge Nurse on each shift?
Does the charge nurse take an assignment? : YesAre there nurse aids / patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties? : Yes- 1 : 10-20Are there Tele / Monitor Techs on this unit?
Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? : Tele techs will interpret, RNs should have some tele awarenessFloating Requirements : Yes to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for a MedSurg bed Schedule InformationShifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling?
Block scheduling?) : 0630-1900, 1830-0700 / / Travelers will be scheduled. Will approve a limited amount of block schedulingWeekend Requirements : Every other weekendHoliday Requirements : 1 major, 1 minor Unit Specific Information# of Beds : 55Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?
Does the charge nurse take an assignment? : YesHow many shifts of unit / department specific orientation? : 2 daysAdditional Notes : This unit typically has multiple discharges and admissions in one day- a nurse is successful on this unit when they can manage the business of the day, have good attendance, are a team player, friendly, compassionate, and cares about patients first.
They serve patients of all cultures on this unit including Spanish, Karen, BurmeseScrub Color / Dress Code / Scrubs Provided?
RNs : Navy Blue Additional DetailsACLS Preferred, BLSHave mechanical lifts in every other room, Big focus on hourly rounding and responsiveness, This unit typically has multiple discharged and admissions in one day- a nurse is successful on this unit when they can manage the business of the day, have good attendance, are a team player, friendly, compassionate, and cares about patients first.
They serve patients of all cultures on this unit including Spanish, Karen, BurmeseRadius Rule : 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and / or Dignity.
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.